- are the number of pre-existant souls limitless?
- and if the earth has a finite existence won't there be some who don't inherit bodies?
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Population In Heaven
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Ron Beron
, Jun 02 2012 11:46 PM
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Posted 02 June 2012 - 11:46 PM
This crazy thought came to me the other day. We live in a world today that has more people on it than has ever existed and the numbers are likely to increase until we reach maximum capacity or obliterate ourselves. The question is simple;
"Truth is enlightenment, and enlightenment is of God. Shedding light on what passes as truth is not only permitted; it is necessary, the highest calling."
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 12:26 AM
You mean there might have to be worlds without number, some populated with children of God? Who'da thunk it?
Darwinism is not a testable scientific theory, but a metaphysical research programme. - Karl Popper
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If my mental processes are determined wholly by the motions of atoms in my brain, I have no reason to suppose my beliefs are true ... and hence I have no reason for supposing my brain to be composed of atoms. - J. B. S. Haldane
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 01:49 AM
Ron Beron, on 02 June 2012 - 11:46 PM, said:
This crazy thought came to me the other day. We live in a world today that has more people on it than has ever existed and the numbers are likely to increase until we reach maximum capacity or obliterate ourselves. The question is simple;
- are the number of pre-existant souls limitless?
- and if the earth has a finite existence won't there be some who don't inherit bodies?
Strange thoughts, but then we all get carried away. I would say that it reminds me of being blown about by every wind of doctrine.
Let's start with creation. God is not limited and his creations are infinite. Thus, all is infinite.
I don't know how the earth's existence would limit bodies existing. What we know is that the purpose of Jesus' resurrection is that all be given a body. I cannot get to any other place other than we will have a glorified body upon our resurrection.
I think you may be trying to ask if the earth has a finite surface then can only a finite number of souls live upon her? That is logical, but I don't know what the surface area of the new earth will be and I don't really know or understand how the Celestial Kingdom will work. My advice would be to have faith in God and know that he has it worked out. No need for strees or worry; drink your cup of warm milk and join us all in a good night's rest.
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“When from Thy stern tutoring, I would quickly flee, turn me from my Tarshish to where is best for me. Help me in my Nineveh to serve with love and truth; not on a hillside posted, mid shade of gourd or booth. When my modest suffering seems so vexing, wrong, and sore, may I recall what freely flowed from each and every pore. Dear Lord of the Abba Cry, Help me in my duress to endure it well enough and to say, . . . 'Nevertheless.'” - Neal A. Maxwell
“When from Thy stern tutoring, I would quickly flee, turn me from my Tarshish to where is best for me. Help me in my Nineveh to serve with love and truth; not on a hillside posted, mid shade of gourd or booth. When my modest suffering seems so vexing, wrong, and sore, may I recall what freely flowed from each and every pore. Dear Lord of the Abba Cry, Help me in my duress to endure it well enough and to say, . . . 'Nevertheless.'” - Neal A. Maxwell
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 08:38 AM
I. Not limitless, but it is a very large number.
2. Not if you allow for more than one world.
2. Not if you allow for more than one world.
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 09:10 AM
Ron Beron, on 02 June 2012 - 11:46 PM, said:
This crazy thought came to me the other day. We live in a world today that has more people on it than has ever existed and the numbers are likely to increase until we reach maximum capacity or obliterate ourselves. The question is simple;
- are the number of pre-existant souls limitless?
- and if the earth has a finite existence won't there be some who don't inherit bodies?
The number of bodies created will go on until we reach maximum capacity but before that time will be a period of bodies created but no more souls to fill them.
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 10:44 AM
Log, on 03 June 2012 - 12:26 AM, said:
You mean there might have to be worlds without number, some populated with children of God? Who'da thunk it?
"Truth is enlightenment, and enlightenment is of God. Shedding light on what passes as truth is not only permitted; it is necessary, the highest calling."
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Posted 03 June 2012 - 10:45 AM
bcuzbcuz, on 03 June 2012 - 09:10 AM, said:
The number of bodies created will go on until we reach maximum capacity but before that time will be a period of bodies created but no more souls to fill them.
"Truth is enlightenment, and enlightenment is of God. Shedding light on what passes as truth is not only permitted; it is necessary, the highest calling."
Erasmus
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